Dolebury Warren

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Earthworks at Dolebury Camp
Earthworks at Dolebury Camp


Dolebury Warren
Area of Search Avon
Grid Reference ST455590
Interest Biological
Area 90.6 hectare
Notification 1952
Location Map English Nature

Dolebury Warren (grid reference ST455590) is a 90.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near the village of Churchill in North Somerset, notified in 1952, and managed by the Woodland Trust.

There is evidence of occupation of the site during the Iron Age.[1] The defences and Celtic field systems at Dolebury date back to the 300s-200s BCE, though they might mask earlier developments.[2]. The rectangular fort commands views over the surrounding countryside. It was protected by a limestone rampart with a ditch and counterscarp on all sides but the South. There is an inturned entrance on the West and an annexe of 0.4ha protecting the easier Eastern approach. Finds include Iron-age and Romano-British materials.[3]

In addition to the remains of double ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort stil being visible there is also evidence of a medieval rabbit warren.[4]

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  1. ^ Mendip Hills An Archaeological Survey of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Somerset County Council Archeological Projects. Retrieved on October 28, 2006.
  2. ^ Tower Head and Dolebury Warren. Isle of Avalon. Retrieved on October 28, 2006.
  3. ^ Dolebury. Roman Britain. Retrieved on October 28, 2006.
  4. ^ Dolebury Warren. Avon Wildlife Trust. Retrieved on October 28, 2006.

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Coordinates: 51.32747° N 2.78358° W